Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

Does not pass

• Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 11.9% of the role's time · $63.8M

• Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.

  physical work, outside the screen · 9.8% of the role's time · $52.4M

• Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross-sections.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.2% of the role's time · $33.4M

• Operate or adjust equipment or apparatus used to obtain geological data.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.4% of the role's time · $23.7M

• Adjust or repair testing, electrical, or mechanical equipment or devices.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.3% of the role's time · $22.8M

• Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, or other databases.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.8% of the role's time · $20.6M · waiting on a check

• Plan and direct activities of workers who operate equipment to collect data.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.7% of the role's time · $20.0M

• Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $19.5M · waiting on a check

• Set up or direct set-up of instruments used to collect geological data.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.3% of the role's time · $17.5M

• Record readings in order to compile data used in prospecting for oil or gas.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.0% of the role's time · $15.8M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Apply new technologies, such as improved seismic imaging techniques, to locate untapped oil or natural gas deposits.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.0% of the role's time · $15.8M

• Collect data on underground areas, such as reservoirs, that could be used in carbon sequestration operations.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.0% of the role's time · $15.8M

• Collect geological data from potential geothermal energy plant sites.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.0% of the role's time · $15.8M

• Compile data used to address environmental issues, such as the suitability of potential landfill sites.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.0% of the role's time · $15.8M

• Conduct geophysical surveys of potential sites for wind farms or solar installations to determine their suitability.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.0% of the role's time · $15.8M

• Evaluate and interpret seismic data with the aid of computers.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.0% of the role's time · $15.8M

• Interview individuals, and research public databases in order to obtain information.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.9% of the role's time · $15.8M · waiting on a check

• Prepare or review professional, technical, or other reports regarding sampling, testing, or recommendations of data analysis.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.7% of the role's time · $14.3M

• Create photographic recordings of information, using equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.6% of the role's time · $13.7M

• Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.3% of the role's time · $12.3M

• Measure geological characteristics used in prospecting for oil or gas, using measuring instruments.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.9% of the role's time · $10.0M

• Evaluate and interpret core samples and cuttings, and other geological data used in prospecting for oil or gas.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $8.5M

• Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $4.3M

• Supervise well exploration, drilling activities, or well completions.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $3.1M

• Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.5% of the role's time · $2.7M

• Inspect engines for wear or defective parts, using equipment or measuring devices.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.3% of the role's time · $1.6M

• Collaborate with hydrogeologists to evaluate groundwater or well circulation.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $1.4M